New *2010* Transitioners Support Thread!

[MummysGirl]

You're so close to one year post! And I'm 2 weeks behind

I wonder if I'll finally calm down and stop counting the weeks when I'm one year (52 weeks) post... I don't think I will

51 weeks in!!

 

[Skiggle]

7 months post today!:superbanana:

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

 

[Honeytips]

My last relaxer was for Easter so I think that I am 7 months into my transition. I was just talking to the hussy this morning about doing the BC as soon as I take out my twists extensions (which he did for me) in December - even though I'm also thinking about transitioning for a year before cutting.

 

[CurlTalk]

The 2009 thread is way over 200 pages long: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=312457

I've provided the link so we can still refer to it

This is a continuation of the last thread, getting us ready for the new year yay: for 2010).

I think we can start by stating:
1. How far into your transition are you?
2. What's your transition goal?

HHG Ladies

Hey guys!
I am (1) 4 months into my transition, with a transition goal of (2) 18 months to 2 years--i'm in it for the long run!

 

[Foxglove]

You're so close to one year post! And I'm 2 weeks behind

I wonder if I'll finally calm down and stop counting the weeks when I'm one year (52 weeks) post... I don't think I will

I don't think I will either

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

wow never thought i'd say it, but i'm actually ready to start taking care of my hair now so it can be healthy. might as well bring in the new year with healthy hair. so i'm laying off the heat for a while. lawd i'm kinda scared but i'm sure i will figure something out.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

I am 10 months into my transition. Plan to BC on the 12th month but I am not sure if I want to do short hair again. Currently transitioning with sew-ins. My saving grace. Helps me keep my hands out of my head.

Hi NikkiBee, this is the ONLY thing that is helping me thus far too. However, I saw this young lady in he gym tonight and she had the most beautiful senegalese twists in, I think I'll give that a next try.

Do you leave any hair out while weaved up??

 

[Platinum]

Congrats Platinum

Okay ... so the gardener decided to come today while I was just about to drop to sleep ... so I decided to play in my hair and take texture shots. I know i def have 4b in my nape but here are the shots of the crown ... minus the front hairline .. is the part closest to the middle also 4b - that areas responds to products in the same way my nape does ?

after seeing that i have a bit more new growth i was really tempted to chop. Luckily I told my lil bro to hide my scissors til .. jan .. i may just buy a new one.

Beautiful texture!

 

[Ltown]

wow never thought i'd say it, but i'm actually ready to start taking care of my hair now so it can be healthy. might as well bring in the new year with healthy hair. so i'm laying off the heat for a while. lawd i'm kinda scared but i'm sure i will figure something out.

I'm glad you finally happy!

 

[plastic]

thanks Platinum and Mummysgirl - i think the shine is due to the henna i have been trying to use out recently. After my bc I plan to henna/henna gloss twice a week to keep it strong and trim free for as long as possible

 

[MummysGirl]

49 weeks post

I took out my braids (no extensions) today and cowashed...

Here's a comparison pic (both pics are damp hair, no products applied): 34 weeks post v 49 weeks post (not a perfect comparison cos it's not exactly the same angle but it'll do)



I now airdry in 3-4 ponytails (till 80% dry then I cornrow or flat twist)



I'm going to trim an inch off in 3 weeks (@ 1 year post)

 

[Shay72]

Beautiful, MummysGirl. I posted some pics in my blog today. Check them out when you get a chance.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Looking really good! Congratulations on your 49 weeks, too.

 

[seraphinelle]

I hope my curlformers are not lost in the mail.

I will be pissed the hell off if they are...

 

[MummysGirl]

I hope they're not!

When you get them, I'd like to know how you like them... TIA!

I hope my curlformers are not lost in the mail.

I will be pissed the hell off if they are...

 

[Platinum]

Great progress, MummysGirl!

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i mixed my dc with olive oil and honey and sat under the dryer for 90 minutes. i can't believe i'm really trying this health thing.

 

[seraphinelle]

I hope they're not!

When you get them, I'd like to know how you like them... TIA!

I have them already, just left them back home...

Were sent to me, because they are so good to get me through transitioning.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i'm doing twists on my hair right now and the natural part of it is so pretty. just the natural part though.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

i'm doing twists on my hair right now and the natural part of it is so pretty. just the natural part though.

I feel ya girlfriend. Thats how I feel about my hair the NG is so soft, supple, and curly and the ends are......well just dead in comparison. BUt on that note HHG

Mummysgirl your growth is fantatsic. And thanks for the stepby step visual, now I know how to air dry without having my NG shrink up.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

wow it took me two hours do to those twists. i'm gonna post them in my fotki along with some new growth shots. don't laugh to hard.

http://public.fotki.com/legslikewhoa/transitioning/nov09/

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

wow it took me two hours do to those twists. i'm gonna post them in my fotki along with some new growth shots. don't laugh to hard.

http://public.fotki.com/legslikewhoa/transitioning/nov09/

I don't know what I was expecting to see but your hair is OMG amazing. It's so pretty and you did a good job on the twists. I too love how your hair puffs up and has that chunky twist look. Very pretty.

BTW that's ALOT of growth for 9 months, who are you kidding. HHG

I wish I was where you and Mummy are in my transition. I have a LONG way to go.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

thanks Neek! i didn't expect to hear all of that about my hair.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

thanks Neek! i didn't expect to hear all of that about my hair.

It's beautiful and I can appreciate some beautiful hair. I really like how your twists look fat and chunk then they kinda plump up. Imma be watchin you can't wait to see you fully natural to check out that hair.

 

[Sequoia]

wow it took me two hours do to those twists. i'm gonna post them in my fotki along with some new growth shots. don't laugh to hard.

http://public.fotki.com/legslikewhoa/transitioning/nov09/

Wow, you've got a lot of growth for 9mths! Really good.

 

[MummysGirl]

:wow: Your growth is amazing for 9 months!!!! You definitely have a looser texture than mine (I was holding on to the hope that we were hair twins )

Your twists are JUICY I already know what your hair looks like natural but it's going to be soooo beautiful when you're all natural because there'll be so much more of it!!!!

I your hair!

wow it took me two hours do to those twists. i'm gonna post them in my fotki along with some new growth shots. don't laugh to hard.

http://public.fotki.com/legslikewhoa/transitioning/nov09/

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

thanks yal.

Mummysgirl, i was hoping we were hair twins too. i'm really starting to believe that hair twins don't exist for 4a hair. its just too diverse within that one category, which is wierd.

 

[MummysGirl]

I guess we're hair cousins! You have bigger coils than mine and your hair's silky (which was the 1st thing I noticed when I saw your previous natural pics).

When's the earliest you'll cut your relaxed ends off? I'm still holding out till 18 months... It'd be nice if I could go longer.

thanks yal.

Mummysgirl, i was hoping we were hair twins too. i'm really starting to believe that hair twins don't exist for 4a hair. its just too diverse within that one category, which is wierd.

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

^^^i'm gonna hold out and see how i'm feeling at 18 months also, cuz i can see my hair is still really short, especially with the shrinkage.

 

[pookaloo83]

Hi Ladies!

I'm 4 weeks post, and I plan to transition as long as I can. I did it before so I know I can do it again! I got really impatient last time and bc'd at 9 months. This time I plan to transition a year or more!